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Michael Avenatti, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump who rose to prominence as the attorney for porn star Stormy Daniels, was arrested and booked on a felony domestic violence charge on Wednesday.

Hours after being taken into custody on the same block where he lives in a skyscraper apartment, Avenatti posted $50,000 bail and strongly denied wrongdoing as he left the Los Angeles Police Department.

"I have never struck a woman. I will never strike a woman," Avenatti told reporters, adding that he is and would continue to be an "advocate" for women's rights.

The victim in the case had visible injuries, according to Officer Tony Im, a police spokesman. Police declined to provide any details about the victim, including the victim’s relationship to Avenatti.

Shortly before he emerged from police headquarters, Avenatti called the allegation against him "completely bogus" in a statement through his law office.

“I wish to thank the hard working men and women of the LAPD for their professionalism, they were only doing their jobs in light of the completely bogus allegations against me. I have never been physically abusive in my life nor was I last night," the statement reads. "Any accusations to the contrary are fabricated and meant to do harm to my reputation. I look forward to being fully exonerated.”

His ex-wife, Christine Avenatti-Carlin, also issued a statement of support through his law office, labeling Avenatti as a "good man" who "has never been abusive to me or anyone else."

Later, Michael Avenatti took to Twitter to thank his supporters, adding "I will not be intimidated into stopping my pursuit of justice and what is right."

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with supportive messages and offers of assistance. It means the world to me. I have always been an advocate of women's rights and equality & I always will be. I will not be intimidated into stopping my pursuit of justice and what is right

How Avenatti's arrest might impact his potential 2020 presidential run against Trump was unknown Wednesday night. The Vermont Democratic Party, though, quickly scrapped plans to host Avenatti for a pair of weekend events, reported the Burlington Free Press, a member of the USA TODAY Network.

“We have not heard from his people, but while there is some kind of arrest and investigation to ensue," R. Christopher Di Mezzo, the party's communications director, told the Free Press. "We’re not going to step into that arena with him."

Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has said she had an affair with Trump in 2006 and has sued to invalidate the confidentiality agreement she signed days before the 2016 presidential election that prevents her discussing it. She also sued Trump and his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, alleging defamation.

Trump has denied allegations of an affair.

After news of Avenatti's arrest broke Wednesday afternoon, the LAPD tweeted, "We can confirm that today LAPD Detectives arrested Michael Avenatti on suspicion of domestic violence. This is an ongoing investigation and we will provide more details as they become available."

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Attorney Michael Avenatti addresses the media outside the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York on May 30, 2018. Avenatti represents adult film actress Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford. She is suing President Donald Trump and his former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, claiming that she was defamed and campaign finance law was violated by brokering a non-disclosure pact just before the 2016 presidential election. Avenatti maintains that the agreement is invalid because Trump did not sign it. Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY

Adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, speaks outside the US Federal Court (right) in New York with her lawyer Michael Avenatti on April 16, 2018. EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ, AFP/Getty Images

Michael Avenatti speaks to the press before he leaves the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Sept. 24, 2018 in Los Angeles. Avenatti claims to have information pertaining to allegations concerning Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Mario Tama, Getty Images

Michael Avenatti drinks a beer at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 9, 2018. Avenatti is planning to speak to the Hamilton County Democrats at their fall fundraiser on Oct. 5. Zach Boyden-Holmes, Des Moines Register via USA TODAY Network

Michael Avenatti responds to a question during a news conference at Battle Born Progress, a non-profit progressive advocacy organization, Aug. 31, 2018 in Las Vegas. Avenatti railed against President Donald Trump's immigration policies and urged a group of progressives in Las Vegas on Friday to turn out voters in the midterm elections. Steve Marcus, Las Vegas Sun via AP

Michael Avenatti (right) has a selfie taken with Mike Munhall of Bennington after speaking at the Hillsborough County Democrats' Summer Picnic fundraiser in Greenfield, N.H., Aug. 19, 2018. Avenatti, the attorney taking on President Donald Trump over his alleged affair with an adult film actress, is exploring a possible 2020 run for president. Cheryl Senter, AP

Michael Avenatti makes a listening gesture during a city-sponsored panel discussion on July 26, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif. During the discussion, Avenatti announced that he is representing three more women who will come forth to claim they were paid by Donald Trump, AMI Entertainment and Michael Cohen to remain silent. David McNew, Getty Images

Michael Avenatti speaks at a protest outside the White House, Tuesday, July 17, 2018, in Washington. This was the second day in a row the group held a protest following President Donald Trump's meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Andrew Harnik, AP

Michael Avenatti, left, stands with co-counsel Ricardo de Anda as he speaks to reporters during a news conference outside the Cayuga Centers offices on July 11, 2018, in New York City. Avenatti represents two Honduran girls shipped to New York after being separated from their parents at the Mexican border. The girls' parents are being detained in Texas by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Mary Altaffer, AP

Adult film star Stormy Daniels receives a key to the city of West Hollywood from Mayor John Duran (L), May 23, 2018 in West Hollywood, Calif. Daniels' attorney Michael Avenatti is seen at right. The mayor proclaimed "Stormy Daniels Day'' in West Hollywood, recognizing Clifford for "her leadership in the #RESIST movement.'' ROBYN BECK, AFP/Getty Images